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In general, YES. they tend to use almost the same amount of electricity when turned off, as they do when turned on.
Hey I found something that might be really useful for everyone worried about vampire electric. http://www.belkin.com/conserve/ The only advantage that I see in this device over just a power strip is that my kids might actually turn it off when they leave our TV room if the remote is next to the light switches.
That surge protector w/ remote is cool Bonibelle...thanks for sharing!! Do you know how much one of these costs?? It's a great idea...